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beading

American  
[bee-ding] / ˈbi dɪŋ /

noun

  1. material composed of or adorned with beads.

  2. narrow, lacelike trimming or edging.

  3. narrow openwork trimming through which ribbon may be run.

  4. Architecture, Furniture.

    1. a bead molding.

    2. all of the bead moldings in a single design.


beading British  
/ ˈbiːdɪŋ /

noun

  1. another name for bead

  2. Also called: beadwork.  a narrow strip of some material used for edging or ornamentation

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of beading

First recorded in 1855–60; bead + -ing 1

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"The lace, the embroidery and the beading - it's a wonderful example of an extraordinary level of detail," said Mr Thomas.

From BBC Aug. 19, 2025

The repetitive nature of weaving and beading and hands-on craftsmanship are important to Gibson.

From Los Angeles Times May 4, 2025

“Axon morphology in living animals is under constant and dynamic change,” says neuroscientist Tong Wang from ShanghaiTech University, who has studied beading in diseased neurons.

From Science Magazine Dec. 2, 2024

Entering the pavilion, the beaded bodices of sculptures in human form are emblazoned with dates of U.S. legislation that promised equity, the beading cascading into colorful fringe.

From Seattle Times Apr. 18, 2024

When I finished dressing the gash in clean gauze, I looked up and was startled to find tears beading in his lashes.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

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